Batt Insulation Buying Guide
Insulation batts are one of the most popular types of insulation. They come in thick, flexible sheets that can easily be attached around equipment and between studs. If you are planning on insulating a property with batts, you will need to learn all about your different options. These tips will tell you everything you need […]
Read MoreWhat is sustainable pest management?
Pests are a problem in every walk of life. Whether you’ve seen a mouse run across your floor, or have watched your entire vegetable patch be decimated by an unknown something; you’ll know the frustration of dealing with pests. For most people the first thought is the exterminators, eliminate the problem for good. However, eliminating […]
Read MoreCan a Water Conditioner Help Save Money Long Term?
Water conditioners can make your life more convenient because it can be an easy and cost-efficient solution to hard water. With the use of this system, your water will become soft and silky smooth, which is ideal for your home. Not only that but using a water conditioner means lower water usage as well as […]
Read MoreSwimming Pool Heater VS Heat Pump
As the weather cools in many parts of the northern hemisphere, many pool owners are in the market for a functional and reliable way to heat their pools to keep the fun going a bit longer past summer’s end. Choosing between a pool heater and a heat pump does not have to be a hassle. […]
Read MoreDesigning a Budget, yet Eco-Friendly Bathroom
When considering a bathroom renovation, it’s important to consider the budget involved. The desire (and almost necessity) today is to have a modern bathroom, complete with a luxury shower cabin, vanity unit and matching Hollywood mirror and all the other fixtures that make the bathroom more like a home spa retreat than merely a place […]
Read MoreEnvironmentally Friendly Building Materials
With green building initiatives growing rapidly across the globe, there’s never been more interest in finding better alternative construction materials. Whether it’s looking back in time to the naturally available resources that our ancestors used to construct their buildings or harnessing the latest technology to make unconventional building materials more durable and sustainable, it’s certainly […]
Read MoreTop 5 Eco-Friendly Building Materials
Take a look around and you will soon see that the majority of large structures are built with concrete. Everything from skyscrapers to dams and bridges rely on concrete because of its impressive strength and durability. In its raw state, concrete is eco-friendly, but once it is mixed with aggregates and water, it loses its […]
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19th Century Devon Church Goes Green
In Newton Abbot, Devon, the charming St Paul’s Church has had a slate solar energy system installed on its roof in order to reduce its environmental impact, whilst also adhering to strict regulations from its Grade 1 listing on maintaining the 19th century character of the church’s structure. The ecology group at St Paul’s had […]
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The Biggest US Office Buildings Go Green
Some of the biggest office buildings in the world can be found right here in the United States, and they make a huge impact on the environment. While it has traditionally been believed, and perhaps even been true, that this impact is a negative one, today’s building and business owners are working to save the […]
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Choosing a WiFi Programmable Thermostat
Home automation is getting close to becoming mainstream, but there are two big obstacles: centralization and cost. There’s not much a homeowner can do about the centralization issue, but when it comes to cost there is plenty of wiggle room. You may not be able to control your entire home from one centralized app or […]
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